Schiffmanns New Concentrated Expectorant Promises Quick Relief
R J Schiffmann of St Paul Minnesota promotes Schiffmanns New Concentrated Expectorant as a remedy for cold cough bronchitis bronchial asthma and related illnesses. The preparation is claimed to be highly concentrated creating a pint from two ounces and contains no narcotics. The product is sold with a money back guarantee and is available at local drug stores with a safety claim for children.
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Schiffmann
Wangler
R. J. Schiffmann
St. Paul, Minn
County Treasurer Report Shows September Receipts and Disbursements
The September report details a large sum paid in during the month. March and September are the busiest tax months as the bulk of yearly taxes are collected then. The county treasurer's monthly totals are forwarded to the county auditor.
Just the Right Present from The Youths Companion
Christmas gift advice promotes gifting a year of The Youths Companion with sample issues and the 1916 Forecast. It promises home use value, highlights American life traits, and offers a free test issue with new subscriptions at $1.00 for 52 weekly issues plus retro 1915 issues and a 1916 calendar. Also includes Burdock Blood Bitters ad and a Miller’s promotion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Companion
Youths Companion
Doston
Mass
Are You a Bootlegger in Des Moines Under Towa Law
An analysis of fourteen loaves of bread purchased on the Des Moines market shows an average alcohol content of 31 percent by volume, far above the Town law limit of one tenth of 1 percent. Grape juice samples also show unlawful alcohol levels, as does a well known ginger ale brand. Bevatone remains under the limit, while malted milk sold in drug stores raises the question of it being malt liquor.
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Des Moines
Bevatone
Noah Davis
Towa
Indian History of Winneshick County praised by reviewers
The Mississippi Valley Historical Review hails Chas Philip Hexom's Indian History of Winneshick County as a concise work stressing native origins before white settlement. It highlights two Indian families' roles and a sketch of the Winnebago tribe with migrations, wars, and treaty relations. The review urges deeper future studies.
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Chas
Philip Hexom
Winneshick County
Mississippi Valley Historical Review
Northwest
Mississippi
Bishop Hughes Speech Draws Santa Rosa Visitors
Sebastopol Times notes among Sebastopol attendees at the dedication of a new Methodist church were Mrs Wyland, Miss Elizabeth Wyland and Grandma Henry, former Winneshiek county Iowa residents who recall Bishop Edwin Holt Hughes from Iowa. The item hints the paper mixed up dates and details.
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G. BR. Tabor
Sebastopol
Cal
Santa Rosa
Edwin Holt Hughes
New Methodist Church
8. I. Wyland
Elizabeth Wyland
Grandma Henry
Clubs Shine in Des Moines Dispatch Report
A Des Moines dispatch notes county youths joining acre corn canning gardening cooking sewing baby beef and baby pork clubs plus miscellaneous groups. Readers interested in any county club should report to the Republican for a complete progress record.
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Des Moines
Acre
Reveblican
Sloan's Liniment Promises Fast Pain Relief For Rheumatism
An advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment as penetrating treatment for rheumatism neuralgia and other pains by improving blood flow and warmth. It urges households to keep a bottle available, noting price options 25 cents or 1.00 for six times as much.
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Sloan
Sloan's
Odor Remedy Advertises Fast-Wacting Antiseptic
A vintage ad promotes Barker’s Antiseptic to neutralize foot and arm perspiration odor in 15 seconds. Available for sale by John G Sehimming and B R Engbrechtson Ady.
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Barker
John G Sehimming
BR. A. Engbretson
Ady
Slavery Abolished as States Ratify Amendment
Fifty years ago enough states ratified the constitutional amendment to abolish slavery in the United States. A fire last week destroyed twenty eight buildings in McGregor, causing about $100000 in losses. Customs receipts next year are projected at $150000000. The McGregor Western railroad stock moved to the New York stock exchange. Eli George planned a grand New Year’s Eve ball at the Tremont House and Sleeper hosted a Christmas ball at the WinneSheik hall. A. H. White, Decorah House landlord, died suddenly last Friday.
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United States
McGregor
McGregor Western Railroad
New York Stock Exchange
Eli George
Tremont House
Sleeper
Winneshiek Hall
A. H. White
Decorah House
City Council approves finance claims and bids
Decorah city council adopts Finance Committee claims totaling funds for street labor, hydrants, lighting, signs, and services. The meeting includes bids notice for a concrete retaining wall north of Bernatz Bros. stone mill and acceptance of a deed from Bernatz Bros. for city property. Adjournment set for November 15.
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Finance Committee
F. M. Hughes
T. C. Johnson
Ira Rima
Five
Mat Eida
Upper Town Power Co
Ein Ad Bide Leen
Jas. B. Clow & Son
Oneil & Olson
Rep
Cart
Stand
Tel. Co
Decorah Journal
Decorah Journal, Printing and Cue So Scssices Bens Ceenrs - 710 H. A. Prastmark
Kornmeyer
Das. Reardon
Park Commission
A. O. Bang
Jacob Meyers
Carlson
Idehnverstearks
W. T. Symonds
Ochler & Hiller
Hardware
J. C. Miller
J. P. Burns
B. A. Chandler
G. F. Baker
Lumber
Theo, Olson
Stoskopf & Baker
Coal Hose Co
Chas Blair
Deew
Arnold Lee
A. R. Coffeen
S. Hanson
L. Larson
American Fire Engine Co
Jensen
Willis
McKinney
Boice
Yeas
Carrie Motion
McKay
Decorah Posten
Bernats Bros
Bernatz Bros
Court House
Ants’ underground storehouses and farmer ants described
Billy and Tinker explore a vast ant city and its grain vaults. The guide explains how Thrifty ants collect seeds and kernels, plant and harvest ant rice, and store food for winter, noting many ant kinds and farming habits.
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Billy
Bo Bum
Tinker
Merry Little Elf
Queen
China
Jack Frost
Billy Boy
Dr. King's New Discovery Promises Cough Relief
An old advertisement touts Dr. King's New Discovery as a remedy for coughs and lung troubles proven over 46 years. It claims to stop hacking coughs and la grippe tendencies with a money back guarantee, priced 50 cents and 1.00.
October Weather Report Summary
W F Baker reports October average maximum 59.4. mean 52.0 degrees, 2.0 above normal. Coldest day October 9 at 20 degrees. warmest October 24 at 72 with a 24 degree range. 22 clear days, 2 partly cloudy, 7 cloudy. 4 rainy days and a trace on another, total 1.83 inches, one inch below normal. Seven frost traces and five heavy frosts. Prevailing wind south and southwest. Overall a pleasant month.
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W. F. Baker
Chamberlains Tablets Hold Popular Medical Use
This patent remedy targets stomach troubles biliousness and constipation and is rapidly gaining favor. It is marketed as a broadly useful medicine obtainable widely.
Adler-i-ka Bowell Cleanser Promises Quick Relief
Decorah residents report astonishing results from Adler-i-ke a buckthorn bark blend that cleanses both upper and lower bowels. The remedy allegedly relieves constipation and gas within a minute and is claimed usable in appendicitis, according to R A Engbretson Druggist.
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Decorah
R. A. Engbretson
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Monuments State Fund
State University
State Agri, College
Prine Courtouse
Seoeaase
Nike
Decorah Corporat
Castalia Corp
Ossian Corp. Saeeen
Atkinson Corp
Jackson Jet. Corp
Calmar Corp Pcan Eee
Spillville Corp
Ridgeway Corp
Township
Decorah Corp
Ossian Corp
Recorder
Supt
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Hostia
Agri. College
Capitol Extension
Miller's
Republic
Council Proceedings
Baker
Krome
Bucknell
Rexall
Dno
G. Schimming
F. S. Landers
Main St
Land O’ Ned Steries
Ee Knapp
Bewa
Antland
Dan
Iowa
Winniesheik
Rae
Laval
National Bank Hatel
Coin
Ce Ec
Winneshier
J. Weiser
Alyver
A. Antinson
A. ©. Whalen
Bank
Alove
C.J. Weiser
Kh. Algyer
A. Ansineon ‘Ashier
A.C Whalen
C. J. Weiser
K. Seal Algyer
A. C Whalen
Gouraud’s
Ferd T. Hopkins & Son
Great Jones St
New York City
ADAMS
Decorah, Lo
Chamberlain
Dr. Stockdale
Town
Winneshiek Hotel
Stockdale
B. A. Stockdale
Utica Building
Lehigh
Portland
N. H. Adams
Decorah State Bank
Shubert
Wests
Lippers
West
Austin Ave
A.B
Shubert. Inc
Chicago
U.S.A
N. W
Gano
Col. Gano
King the Colonel
Times
R. M. Miller
Prosper, Minn
Reardon
James Reardon
J. C. Beard
Republican
Waukon
Postville
Ossian—Calmar— Ridgeway
Cresco
Canton
Mabel Or
Spring Grove
West Water Street
Adorida
BAL. S. Ray
L. R. Schrempf
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